Adrian is Auckland bureau chief for Aviation Week, based in New Zealand. He covers commercial aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Adrian was previously based in Aviation Week’s Washington office for nine years, writing for a range of the group’s publications and covering many aspects of the commercial aviation industry. He has won Australasian and international awards for his aviation writing.
Prior to joining Aviation Week in 2002, Adrian covered aviation industry and policy issues for two other publishing companies in Washington. He has also worked for newspapers in Texas and New Zealand, covering a wide range of topics. Adrian graduated from Auckland University with a degree in history and English in 1992.
In its most significant network move since Virgin Australia became its majority owner, Tigerair Australia is entering the hotly contested transcontinental market between Sydney and Perth.
Indonesia’s Lion Air is considering a “double-digit” order for Bombardier CS300 aircraft, and could make a decision by the end of this year. Both Lion Air and Bombardier confirm that talks about an order are being held, but a Lion Air spokesman tells Aviation Week that no purchase decision has been made.
